Relocating from Atlantic Street, the new church building is designed with a 400-seat auditorium, 13 classrooms, a coffee shop, kitchen and offices on 21 acres adjacent to Highway 13.

Jeff and Diane Sanders didn’t buy a zoo — they built it.

A motivational coach takes an idea on gratitude and runs with it.

Architect Brad Erwin is developing 15 European-style homes on Oak Grove Avenue.

John Martin’s path to Hollywood was set by the time he was knee high.

In the Ozarks, a new form of savings account is based on collectivism and cultural traditions.

Springfield-based Kuat Innovations LLC is taking its aluminum bicycle racks on a journey to the European markets.

How a criminal defense attorney was shaped, and why at 77 years old he’s still working 7 days a week.

Greg Ostergren quietly left his longtime post as CEO of American National on Dec. 19, and officials now say the executive responsibilities have been shuffled.

Concealed carry company dodges bullets created by state legislation.

Two entrepreneurs are bringing gourmet cheeses and other fine foods to Springfield next month with the opening of the Cheddar Block on Republic Road.

The Neighbor’s Mill family business is mixing up plans for their second Springfield cafe.

Melissa Randall’s obsession with hair led her to Hairy’s Salon, and now she’s trimmed the business plan.

The $189 million proposal is well more than double the last bond issue in 2013.

Features Editor Maria Hoover talks with Jana Bachus, executive director of the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools.

The business journal earns a first-place Best Page Design honor.

Rock Solid Construction was named Builder Member of the Year Sept. 19 by the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield. Its owners discuss their business and the local remodeling industry.